Free Oak Ridge Community Band Christmas concert Dec. 16

The Oak Ridge Community Band is inviting the public to its annual Christmas Sing-Along Concert which will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike. There is no admission fee, and refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the program.

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By Barbara Gritzner

Oakridger - Oak Ridge, TN

By Barbara Gritzner

Posted Dec. 10, 2012 at 7:16 PM
Updated Dec 10, 2012 at 7:38 PM

By Barbara Gritzner

Posted Dec. 10, 2012 at 7:16 PM
Updated Dec 10, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Oak Ridge, Tenn.

The Oak Ridge Community Band is inviting the public to its annual Christmas Sing-Along Concert which will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike. There is no admission fee, and refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the program.

The band’s Christmas performance is an excellent opportunity for weary shoppers to get together with family and friends and enjoy the beautiful music of the Christmas holidays. A special part of this concert program is handing out Christmas song books to the audience and giving everyone the chance to sing a number of Christmas carols accompanied by the band.

Directed by Dale Pendley and assistant conductor Lisa Michaels, the Community Band will also play several holiday pieces including Alfred Reed’s arrangement of J.S. Bach’s “Sheep May Safely Graze,” Percy Grainger’s “The Sussex Mummers’ Christmas Carol,” and two Leroy Anderson songs — “Sleigh Ride” and “A Christmas Festival” featuring a medley of holiday tunes.

The Oak Ridge Community Band has approximately 75 members and meets every Thursday evening for rehearsals at the First Baptist Church. Interested area musicians are welcome to join the band and can call (865) 483-3044 or visit the band’s website at www.orcb.org for more information.